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Small Group Edinburgh Witches Trials and Truth Tour

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the dark and intriguing world of the Edinburgh Witches Trials and Truth Tour. Join our award-winning storytellers as they take you on a journey through centuries of witch hysteria, revealing the truth behind the trials and the real reasons behind the witch crazes that swept Scotland and beyond. Uncover the history and uncover the myths as you visit the locations where witches were executed and now remembered. With our exclusive audio devices, you will be fully immersed in the stories and transported to a different era. This small-group tour ensures an intimate experience, limited to just 18 people. Get ready to have your mind opened and your perspective changed as you discover the truth behind the witch trials. Book now and be captivated by this captivating and eye-opening experience.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 1 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-6 Participants
  • Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience & Audio Guided
  • Uncover the true history behind Scotland's witch trials
  • Small-group experience limited to 18 people maximum
  • Discover the true accounts of those accused of witchcraft
  • Visit the locations where Scotland's witches were executed and remembered
  • Immerse yourself in the stories with Mercat's exclusive audio devices
  • Small group tour
  • Award-winning local storytellers
  • We use TourTalk devices so that you can hear our guide clearly and enjoy a more immersive storytelling experience

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Introduction

Step into the dark and mystical world of Edinburgh's past with the Small Group Edinburgh Witches Trials and Truth Tour. Led by our award-winning storytellers, this tour unveils the truth behind the infamous witch trials that plagued Scotland and beyond. Prepare to have your beliefs challenged and myths dispelled as you explore the haunting history of accused witches.

What to Expect?

In this 90-minute tour, you can anticipate hearing captivating stories and gaining a deeper understanding of Scotland's witch trials. Immerse yourself in the cobbled paths of Edinburgh's Old Town, where tales of persecution and religious zeal come alive. Witness the locations where accused witches were executed and discover the significance of the haunting Witches' Well monument.

Who is this for?

This tour is for history enthusiasts, curious minds, and thrill-seekers alike. Whether you're fascinated by the supernatural, intrigued by Scotland's dark history, or simply looking for a unique experience in Edinburgh, this tour will captivate you. It's perfect for solo travelers, couples, and small groups of up to 18 people.

Why book this?

Uncover a captivating chapter of Edinburgh's past with the Small Group Edinburgh Witches Trials and Truth Tour. Our knowledgeable guides will transport you back in time, shedding light on the truths that were overshadowed by hysteria. With Mercat's exclusive audio devices, you'll be fully immersed in the spine-chilling stories. By choosing Mercat, you're not only getting a memorable experience, but you're also supporting our community and sustainable tourism efforts in Edinburgh.

Good to Know

During this tour, you'll explore the Royal Mile, St Giles' Cathedral, and the Witches' Well. Be prepared for a 60-minute walk through Edinburgh's Old Town, so wear comfortable shoes. The tour includes a 15-minute stop at St Giles' Cathedral and ends at the haunting location of the Witches' Well. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the dark history of Scotland while enjoying a small-group experience.

Reviews

Reviews rave about the informative and engaging storytelling of our guides. Previous participants were thrilled by the deep insights into the history of witch trials and appreciated the tour's unique perspective. Many reviewers also highlighted the immersive audio devices provided, which added an extra layer of intrigue to the experience. Overall, travelers were left with a newfound appreciation for Edinburgh's haunted history and a desire to explore more of Mercat's exceptional tours.

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Your Itinerary

Royal Mile

You’re invited to listen carefully and perhaps think again... You’ll be transported back to a dark time ruled by a crazed king and his obsession with the dark arts, ‘otherworldly phenomenon’. Join us to walk the cobbled paths of Edinburgh’s Old Town and its centuries-old closes.

St Giles' Cathedral

Hear stories about the persecution of the weak, the wise and skilled, inflamed by religious zeal.

Witches well

Our tour ends at the location where Scotland’s witches were once executed, and are now remembered. The Witches' Well is a monument to accused witches burned at the stake in Edinburgh, and is the only one of its kind in the city.

Reviews

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dgN7528JJ

Wow, this tour was fascinating. Linda was our incredibly knowledgable guide and was amazing! I've been learning more about this topic from the Witches of Scotland podcast and this tour helped me connect some historical dots. It was so powerful seeing and being in the places in person, where people were wrongly accused, persecuted and executed. Incredibly moving. Wish I could give it more stars!

N5461ZXdeborahr

I wrote it already. I hope you recieved it. In short, the tour was fantastic. fascinating material, well told.

Daydream45912781124

I just wanted to thank Linda for the wonderful tour she gave on Saturday afternoon. I really learned a lot about witch-hunts, specific stories regarding the 'witches' who lost their lives in Edinburgh, and side stories that you can only learn when wandering in the city. Highly recommended, especially with gloves and a scarf ;)

michaeldA5988IA

We really enjoyed this walk. Linda is very passionate about the persecution of the women wrongly accused of being witches, and how this still resonates today. It was very educational. Since the tour, we've also studied some of the references that Linda showed us. Highly recommended

L8020MKalyssas

We learned so much history on this one and interesting lore! Some haunted places were pointed out as well. I loved this tour, even in the cold rain!

janpH1529FH

This was a fascinating tour which gave insights into the terrible experiences of local people caught up in witch trials. I knew some general history but the individual histories were compelling. We were in The Royal Mile and went into some of the small closes to see houses and hear the stories related. It was very informative and moving. Linda Bates was our guide and was excellent.

MinaGulli

I had a really good time and learned a lot about the history of the women who were accused of witchcraft. Stefany did a great job showing us around and telling us some very interesting (and dreadful) details about those past days when superstition and religious beliefs led to awful executions of hundreds of innocent people. Unfortunately there were too many tourists in town and it was not possible to walk across some of the streets :/ but having the headsets connected to the guide's speaker was a big plus to following her stories. And her English was pretty clear to me, thanks for that too! I'd strongly recommend to have some handout when the activity is over with a list of the names that are mentioned along the tour so that we can find out more about them later on in the Internet. It would have been very helpful for me to take home and actually remember the load of info! :D
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2024-05-18 02:53
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